Petaluma Immigration Attorney: Advocate Immigrant Rights

Immigration Institute of the Bay Area; Petaluma (CA); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(B) retirement plan matching

Health, dental, life, vision insurance

Vacation, sick leave, 15 holidays

Sabbatical eligibility

Job summary

Immigration Institute of the Bay Area (IIBA) in Petaluma seeks a Staff Attorney to provide immigration-related legal services for low-income clients, supervise staff, and represent IIBA at events and partner meetings. The role emphasizes high standards for legal protocols and client-centered advocacy.

The staff attorney will handle eligibility assessments, complex relief applications (asylum, removal defense, naturalization), and develop evidentiary records, while maintaining strong client

Qualifications

• J.D. and active membership in a U.S. state bar.
• Experience in immigration law, including U-Visas, VAWA self-petitions, family petitions, waivers, DACA, naturalization preferred.
• Strong legal research and writing; client-centered advocacy.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Commitment to serving immigrants and low-income communities.
• Spanish fluency required

Responsibilities

• Provide eligibility and full representation, including family-based and humanitarian petitions, waivers, U Visas, DACA, naturalization, and removal defense.
• Represent clients in Immigration Court, including bond and calendar hearings.
• Prepare and file applications for relief from removal (asylum, cancellation, etc.).
• Develop evidentiary records and draft motions and briefs.
• Maintain client communication and provide client-centered legal counseling.
• Participate in team rounds and trainings.

Skills

J.D. and bar admission

Immigration law experience

Legal research and writing

Client-centered advocacy

Time management

Strong communication

Spanish fluency

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Immigration Institute of the Bay Area (IIBA) in Petaluma seeks a Staff Attorney to provide immigration-related legal services for low-income clients, supervise staff, and represent IIBA at events and partner meetings. The role emphasizes high standards for legal protocols and client-centered advocacy.

The staff attorney will handle eligibility assessments, complex relief applications (asylum, removal defense, naturalization), and develop evidentiary records, while maintaining strong client